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CHJ 735T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,071 mi
Last recorded1,071 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 735T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 1,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brakes binding slightly when rotated but not showing on brake test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 1,071 miles

Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam, outer lamp, no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam, inner lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam, outer lamp, no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brakes binding slightly when rotated but not showing on brake test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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CHJ 735T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CHJ 735T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CHJ 735T registered?

CHJ 735T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 September 1978.

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